Spannende Enwicklungen bei Naviter. Das klingt echt nach haben-will:
- Ähnliche Sensorik wie der XC Tracer und ähnliches Varioverhalten.
- Unter Ausnutzung der Sensoren verbesserte Windanzeige.
- Billiger.
- Updatefähige Einsteigerversion Oudie 4 Basic (ohne Comp und XC FAI Features, aber mit voller Luftraum- und Kartenunterstützung, per Softwareupdate später zur Vollversion aufrüstbar).
- Relativ günstige Upgrades für Oudie 3 und Oudie 3+ Besitzer.
- Erhältlich ab März.
Nachdem ich schon für wenig Geld vom Oudie 3 auf das 3+ updaten konnte (neues, helleres Display, stärkere Batterie), finde ich die Upgrade-Politik echt beispielhaft. Man hat dabei nicht das Gefühl, dauernd aufs falsche (veraltete) Pferd zu setzen, wie bei manch anderem Elektronikhersteller.
Originaltext Naviter aus dem paraglidingforum:
Some of this info has popped up in other threads as rumours, but the big one is missing. So here's the official announcement:
We are in the final stages of production for an updated version of Oudie 4 and we are adding an Oudie 4 Basic to the mix.
First deliveries are expected in March. Exact delivery times will be announced to dealers when available. Get in contact with them to get the correct information at the right time.
The Oudie 4 Basic is a response to many pilot requests who really like the Oudie but would be happy to live without its high-end features. It was developed with the recreational pilot in mind who flies in complicated airspace, is learning to thermal or just needs a no-setup device to fly with. Absent are the competition-related navboxes, task options, Profiles and FAI Trinagle features for example. That makes the software more intuitive and easy but still packs the most important features that you expect from a Vario & GPS & Colour moving map combo.
The Oudie 4 Basic will grow with you. If you become the high-end competition or XC pilot later in your career a software upgrade is available which gives you all the features of an Oudie 4.
What's new in both versions:
1. New vario. Now assisted by inertial sensors (gyros, accelerometers and magnetometers). Contrary to our initial expectations the inertial vario - when done right - is a real benefit and does provide additional information to pilot through its instantaneous response without being nervous or too sensitive.
2. New wind. The new sensors (and clever use of the Kalman filters if you like) allowed us to improve wind prediction considerably. In the best case scenario Oudie 4 will give a useful wind estimate already after a single 180 degree turn on the ridge. It also works at wind speeds higher than your airspeed. Additional turns make the prediction better of course. There is even lots of room for improvement of this in the future.
3. New price. Significant simplifications on the inside make it possible to offer the Oudie 4 with a lower price tag compared to the Oudie 3.
This is the new Suggested Retail Pricing:
Oudie 4: 749 EUR incl. 20% VAT*
Oudie 4 Basic: 599 EUR incl. 20% VAT*
*To get the exact pricing talk to your local Naviter reseller.
The body and the screen remain the same as with the Oudie 3+. All of the accessories and hacks that you made for your Oudie 3 cockpit will fit nicely. The only minor change is that the USB port has moved to the bottom which gives a small benefit in that it will be possible to charge the Oudie 4 with a regular mini USB cable and a Battery Pack - something that's not possible with the Oudie 3. Some of the minor features are still in development so a detailed comparison table and descriptions will follow later.
All existing Oudie 3/3+ users will be able to upgrade to the Oudie 4. The SRPs for upgrades are:
Oudie 4 Basic > full Oudie 4 functionality: 199 EUR incl. 20% VAT (pure software upgrade)*
Oudie 3+ > Oudie 4: 159 EUR incl. 20% VAT (includes full software functionality, requires shipping)*
Oudie 3 > Oudie 4: 259 EUR incl. 20% VAT (includes full software functionality, requires shipping)*
*All upgrades and Oudie 4 deliveries (except Oudie 4 Basic) also include a coupon for 1-year free use of the SeeYou software.
- Ähnliche Sensorik wie der XC Tracer und ähnliches Varioverhalten.
- Unter Ausnutzung der Sensoren verbesserte Windanzeige.
- Billiger.
- Updatefähige Einsteigerversion Oudie 4 Basic (ohne Comp und XC FAI Features, aber mit voller Luftraum- und Kartenunterstützung, per Softwareupdate später zur Vollversion aufrüstbar).
- Relativ günstige Upgrades für Oudie 3 und Oudie 3+ Besitzer.
- Erhältlich ab März.
Nachdem ich schon für wenig Geld vom Oudie 3 auf das 3+ updaten konnte (neues, helleres Display, stärkere Batterie), finde ich die Upgrade-Politik echt beispielhaft. Man hat dabei nicht das Gefühl, dauernd aufs falsche (veraltete) Pferd zu setzen, wie bei manch anderem Elektronikhersteller.
Originaltext Naviter aus dem paraglidingforum:
Some of this info has popped up in other threads as rumours, but the big one is missing. So here's the official announcement:
We are in the final stages of production for an updated version of Oudie 4 and we are adding an Oudie 4 Basic to the mix.
First deliveries are expected in March. Exact delivery times will be announced to dealers when available. Get in contact with them to get the correct information at the right time.
The Oudie 4 Basic is a response to many pilot requests who really like the Oudie but would be happy to live without its high-end features. It was developed with the recreational pilot in mind who flies in complicated airspace, is learning to thermal or just needs a no-setup device to fly with. Absent are the competition-related navboxes, task options, Profiles and FAI Trinagle features for example. That makes the software more intuitive and easy but still packs the most important features that you expect from a Vario & GPS & Colour moving map combo.
The Oudie 4 Basic will grow with you. If you become the high-end competition or XC pilot later in your career a software upgrade is available which gives you all the features of an Oudie 4.
What's new in both versions:
1. New vario. Now assisted by inertial sensors (gyros, accelerometers and magnetometers). Contrary to our initial expectations the inertial vario - when done right - is a real benefit and does provide additional information to pilot through its instantaneous response without being nervous or too sensitive.
2. New wind. The new sensors (and clever use of the Kalman filters if you like) allowed us to improve wind prediction considerably. In the best case scenario Oudie 4 will give a useful wind estimate already after a single 180 degree turn on the ridge. It also works at wind speeds higher than your airspeed. Additional turns make the prediction better of course. There is even lots of room for improvement of this in the future.
3. New price. Significant simplifications on the inside make it possible to offer the Oudie 4 with a lower price tag compared to the Oudie 3.
This is the new Suggested Retail Pricing:
Oudie 4: 749 EUR incl. 20% VAT*
Oudie 4 Basic: 599 EUR incl. 20% VAT*
*To get the exact pricing talk to your local Naviter reseller.
The body and the screen remain the same as with the Oudie 3+. All of the accessories and hacks that you made for your Oudie 3 cockpit will fit nicely. The only minor change is that the USB port has moved to the bottom which gives a small benefit in that it will be possible to charge the Oudie 4 with a regular mini USB cable and a Battery Pack - something that's not possible with the Oudie 3. Some of the minor features are still in development so a detailed comparison table and descriptions will follow later.
All existing Oudie 3/3+ users will be able to upgrade to the Oudie 4. The SRPs for upgrades are:
Oudie 4 Basic > full Oudie 4 functionality: 199 EUR incl. 20% VAT (pure software upgrade)*
Oudie 3+ > Oudie 4: 159 EUR incl. 20% VAT (includes full software functionality, requires shipping)*
Oudie 3 > Oudie 4: 259 EUR incl. 20% VAT (includes full software functionality, requires shipping)*
*All upgrades and Oudie 4 deliveries (except Oudie 4 Basic) also include a coupon for 1-year free use of the SeeYou software.
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